Monday, April 29, 2013

We are proud to carry Corgi's top-of-the-line Hauliers of Renown series, and we invite you all to check it out (click here). Each model in the series is of a truck from one of UK's most famous haulage fleets and includes a numbered Limited Edition "Tachograph" Certificate and customized presentation package. Take a look at one of the newest arrivals in the series:

It's constructed almost entirely of die-cast metal and has authentic paint and detailing on the cab and trailer, realistic chain load and blocks, moving wheels with rubber-like tires, realistic tread and hubs, a well detailed cab interior, detailed undercarriage and chassis, a spare tire on the cab, working supsension on the trailer, and it also includes information on the trucking company and real truck.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Check out Details that Matter, our weekly publication that takes you the closest you'll get to models without having them in your own hands. We examine the intricacies and features of a different model each week.

Monday, April 15, 2013

If you're looking for new additions to your 1/50 scale or construction collection, make sure to take a look at these new Volvo front loaders from Motorart!

These have a bunch of fascinating details and features, such as an articulated body, opening engine cover with detailed engine, detailed axles including working rear suspension, rubber-like tires with authentic tread pattern, metal handrails and textured walkways, operating boom and bucket, and a detailed operators cab.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Cat 5230 is a monster, weighing in at over 350 tons! Available now from Classic Construction Models is the HO scale version of this majestic machine.

#5230FS-W - 1/87 Scale CAT® 5230 Front Shovel Excavator in Mining White - Precision Brass Model This museum quality, detailed replica will not disappoint! Constructed completely of high-detailed brass, this model features a positionable boom, stick and bucket, a full operator's cab, and visible engine and hydraulic systems - this is a true museum-quality work of art!Museum quality details include realistic fire suppression system, air intakes, work lights, assembly hooks, and access panels. All hydraulic pistons on the real machine are recreated with complete scale hardlines, system manifolds and hoses.

#3 New-Ray has three 1/43 scale International
4200 trucks that are the top of our list with their Line Maintenance Truck & Digger Truck (just a few left of these two, but more will be coming)
& New-Ray’s most popular truck, their White Box Truck (right).

#4 “Ice Road Truckers” show on the
History Channel makes me nervous just to watch from the comfort of my
sofa! Those guys must have nerves of steel!!! Have you seen what
they do!? Norscot had the opportunity work with the History
Channel, and we have replicas available to you. There are 4 in the set,
and you order just your favorite or get the complete set by ordering
58608-CASE. Of course, if you’re a fan of the show, you really need the
complete set. :)

#5Norscot’s UPS delivery truck in 1/87
continues to be a top seller. This replica looks just like the real truck
that brings your 3000toys.com order to your front door!

#6Model Power’s MINIs continue to sell
well; however, the selection has really dwindled. Once, our inventory
included nearly TWO HUNDRED different 1/87 scale Model Power cars; we’re
now down to less than FOUR DOZEN. Model Power has paused production –
perhaps temporarily or perhaps permanently, but we’re hoping that they will
start it up again before too long. Our advice to you: don’t miss out on
getting what is still available! People are particularly fond of the 1953 Cadillac Eldorado in both Pink and Baby Blue and we plan to
restock both within the next couple of months. The 1970 Plymouth Hemi
Barracudas in both Purple and Red (right). We have a few each
of those Barracudas left in stock.

#8WSI is a relatively newer company but
has been ascending our sales charts quickly over the past year. If you
have a love for trucks and construction models and have not checked out this
line, today is the day to do so! In particular, their 1/87 scale
Liebherr LTM 1750 – 9.1 Truck Mounted Crane(right) is one not to miss. This
HO beauty sports features such as a detailed interior, swiveling outriggers,
extendable boom and working drum with key, crane operators cab which swings out
into working position, realistic counterweights and tray, and rubber-like tires
with realistic tread. For the top 1/50 scale items, be sure to
look into the Hitachi ZX870 Excavator, the UPS MercedesSprinter Delivery Van, and the Liebherr LTM1050.3 GlobetrotterTruck-Mounted Crane (currently on back-order, but reserve yours
now).

Monday, April 1, 2013

Able to climb faster than anything else in the skies, the
Lightning was a fearsome machine and not for the faint-hearted to fly. 5
Squadron gained the Lightning with its move to RAF Binbrook in 1965,
and kept it until its replacement with Tornado F3s in 1987.

This
particular machine still exists, though preserved in a different color
scheme. The shark’s mouth was painted on during gunnery exercises and
later removed.